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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 14th, 2015–Jan 15th, 2015

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Warm temperatures will help settle the snowpack and make for easier travel conditions. Extreme winds on Friday will make exposed locations unpleasant.

Weather Forecast

Continued warm temperatures are expected for the next several days. Friday should bring some light snowfall combined with strong westerly winds.

Snowpack Summary

Warm temperatures are helping settle the snowpack and heal some of the facetting that has occurred over the past several weeks of cooler weather. The snowpack is highly variable throughout the region ranging from mostly weak, un-supportive facets in the south to a more settled snowpack that still supports skier travel further north.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the forecast zone.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday

Avalanche Problems

Persistent Slabs

Some small pockets of surface hoar may still be present at and below treeline.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2